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The latest news and blog stories from Prokill Pest Control. Gain insights and news stories from the Prokill Pest Control community into preventing pests in your business and home. From dealing with birds to learning more about mice we have you covered. Scroll down to gain hints & tips from one of the UK’s fastest growing pest control company.

It’s not just us trying to escape the cold weather at this time of year. As the temperature starts to drop and food becomes increasingly scarce, mice will do their best to make their way indoors. If you suspect that you may have an infestation but haven’t physically seen any mice, below are some of [...]

Pests don’t just cause problems when they’re found inside the home or at business premises, they can cause serious damage outside as well. Below we discuss two of the biggest agricultural pests – moles and rabbits and how you can prevent them from destroying your land. Moles Moles can cause significant damage to your garden [...]

During the hot summer months, insects are everywhere. Whether they’re circling the fruit bowl, crawling over your picnic or buzzing around your ear, they’re a complete nuisance. At least during the winter you get to enjoy a bit of a break from them but beware, just because you can’t see these pesky creatures, it doesn’t [...]

Contrary to popular belief, pests can still be a problem during the winter months. From rodents and cockroaches to spiders and beetles, if you want to keep unwelcome creatures out of your home, it’s important to stay vigilant all year round. Below we’ve put together a handy guide which explains how you can keep winter [...]

While we may be battling the bitter cold temperatures, icy roads and endless rain showers, the one thing we don’t have to worry about in winter is pests. What actually happens to the likes of ants, mosquitos and flies at this time of year however? Ants Ants are sure to ruin any summer picnic and [...]

Whether you’re trying to protect your beloved pet or you don’t want to see hours of hard work in the garden ruined, below we have listed some great ways to keep foxes away from your home. Eliminate food sources As with any other animal, the one thing guaranteed to attract foxes is food. Don’t keep [...]

Most of us don’t mind squirrels. Some of us even deliberately leave nuts out to attract these furry little creatures but did you know that they’re actually classified a household pest? This will come as a surprise to many because aside from being cute, squirrels very rarely pose a health threat to humans. So why [...]

Beetles are one of the many insects that are incredibly adaptable. This means that while a lot of pests can’t survive the cold winter months, these creatures are perfectly capable of making it through to spring. In order to survive the winter, beetles go into a state of diapause – the inactive state of arrested [...]

Foxes started migrating into urban areas shortly after the First World War thanks to a change in people’s lifestyle. With food sources and shelter becoming increasingly plentiful, the creatures quickly moved into more densely populated areas so they could take full advantage of this. We offer an expert fox control service as these days, it’s [...]

As the temperature drops and food supplies become sparse, we’re less likely to encounter wildlife. There are some creatures which are hardy enough to withstand the adverse weather conditions however and sadly, some of them are classed as pests. To help you know what to look out for, below we’ve highlighted five wildlife pests you [...]